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RV02 FPL

2002 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,178 mi
Last recorded127,178 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 FPL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 127,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Fail 5 Aug 2013 127,158 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MIL warning lamp on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 117,352 miles

MIL warning lamp on

vsc warning lamp on

Fail 28 Jul 2012 117,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

MIL warning lamp on

vsc warning lamp on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 113,680 miles

damage to n/s/r of vehicle

engine light on

Fail 21 Jul 2011 113,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 108,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

management light on

rear discs worn and pitted

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jun 2010 108,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

management light on

rear discs worn and pitted

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jun 2009 98,480 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2009 98,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light illuminated

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,934 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 87,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 80,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 68,124 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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RV02 FPL is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 88,148 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV02 FPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV02 FPL is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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